Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.3° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 164 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for Kennebunk Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this stretch looks pretty bleak for the next two weeks. There’s a real dry spell here, with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The overall pattern is small, weak, and messy. The first real chance of anything even surfable doesn’t show up until Tuesday, July 21st, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.

We have a long gap of poor surf from now until then. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or choppy, and the swell is tiny—mostly 1 ft to 3 ft with short periods. The water temp at Kennebunk Beach is currently 65°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that’s about the only nice thing I can say.

On Monday, July 13th afternoon, there’s a bump in swell to 5 ft, but it’s coming from the south with a short period of 5 seconds and a cross-onshore wind of 15 mph. That’s gonna be a choppy, junky mess. The combined energy hits 103 (moderate), but with that wind and period, it’s not for paddling—more like kite surfing conditions.

The only window that raises an eyebrow is Tuesday, July 21st morning. We’ve got a glassy start with a 4 ft SE swell, period of 6 seconds, and a combined energy of 125 (moderate). The wind is glassy—dead calm—so the surface will be clean. But the swell is short-period and not big, so it’s just surfable, not great. For a beginner, 4 ft is still okay, but it’s not a standout.

After that, Thursday, July 23rd afternoon shows a 5 ft SSE swell with a period of 6 seconds and energy of 173 (moderate), but the wind is gentle cross-shore and the surf quality is still rated poor. Not worth getting excited about.

The end of the week, July 24th to 26th, sees a bit more size—6 ft, 5 ft, and 4 ft swells—but with short periods (6-8 seconds) and cross-offshore winds, the waves will be clean but weak and fat. Over 5 ft, it’s getting too big for beginners, but not powerful enough for experts. The energy values (283, 208, 117) are moderate, but the short period means it’ll be mushy.

Honestly, the best of a bad bunch is Tuesday, July 21st morning. It’s the only time with glassy conditions and a little bit of waist-high swell. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too junky. This is a quiet stretch for Kennebunk Beach, and it’s a normal pattern for this area when the summer settles in. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
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Energy kJ
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102
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Wind (km/h)
15
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N
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E
15
SSE
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WSW
15
S
25
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15
WSW
20
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High Tide
8:57PM3.17m
9:45AM2.64m
9:57PM3.27m
10:46AM2.73m
10:57PM3.34m
11:43AM2.83m
11:54PM3.37m
12:38PM2.90m
00:50AM3.35m
1:31PM2.95m
1:44AM3.26m
2:23PM2.96m
2:37AM3.12m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.22m
3:30AM-0.14m
3:35PM0.15m
4:29AM-0.26m
4:35PM0.07m
5:26AM-0.34m
5:33PM-0.00m
6:21AM-0.38m
6:29PM-0.05m
7:13AM-0.37m
7:24PM-0.04m
8:04AM-0.30m
8:19PM0.01m
8:54AM-0.19m
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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